A five-member delegation from the United States of America (USA), on Thursday, submitted a proposal to the Uttar Pradesh government, expressing intent to set up off-campus centres for US universities in the state.
The US delegation led by Director of the North India Office at US Embassy discussed several important issues with Deputy Chief Minister Dr Dinesh Sharma in this regard at the latter’s Vidhan Bhawan office and suggested signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with US cities for the development of Noida and Agra, bracketing them as 'Sister Cities'.
Besides, the US team also evinced interest in the possibilities of religious and spiritual tourism in Ayodhya, Kashi, Mathura and Prayagraj and stressed on further strengthening the economic and business ties between Uttar Pradesh and the US.
The deputy chief minister briefed the US team on the increasing infrastructure facilities in Uttar Pradesh, clear policy regarding industries, law and order, education and works being done in the field of information technology and electronics.